The Forty Rules of Love
- Title: The Forty Rules of Love
- Author: Elif Shafak
- Edition: Penguin Books
- Publication Date: April 2, 2015
- Genre: Fiction, Romance
- Number of Pages: 350
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback
The Forty Rules of Love is a novel that weaves together two stories: one set in the 13th century, focusing on the poet Rumi and his spiritual mentor Shams of Tabriz, and another in the 21st century, following Ella Rubinstein, a Jewish housewife in Istanbul. Ella's life transforms when she reads a manuscript about Rumi and Shams, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.
The novel explores themes of love, spirituality, and transformation, inviting readers into a world where faith and emotion are intricately connected.